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**Problem Statement:**

Two blocks in contact are placed on a frictionless table as shown in the figure. A horizontal force \( F = 10 \, \text{N} \) is applied to block \( M1 \) with mass \( 5 \, \text{kg} \). Find the mass of block \( M2 \) when the contact force between the two blocks is \( 5 \, \text{N} \).

**Options:**

a) \( 2 \, \text{kg} \)

b) \( 3 \, \text{kg} \)

c) \( 5 \, \text{kg} \)

d) \( 6 \, \text{kg} \)

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram illustrates two blocks, \( M1 \) and \( M2 \), placed in contact on a frictionless surface. An external force \( F \) is applied horizontally to block \( M1 \). The problem requires calculating the mass of block \( M2 \) given the specified contact force between the blocks.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Two blocks in contact are placed on a frictionless table as shown in the figure. A horizontal force \( F = 10 \, \text{N} \) is applied to block \( M1 \) with mass \( 5 \, \text{kg} \). Find the mass of block \( M2 \) when the contact force between the two blocks is \( 5 \, \text{N} \). **Options:** a) \( 2 \, \text{kg} \) b) \( 3 \, \text{kg} \) c) \( 5 \, \text{kg} \) d) \( 6 \, \text{kg} \) **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram illustrates two blocks, \( M1 \) and \( M2 \), placed in contact on a frictionless surface. An external force \( F \) is applied horizontally to block \( M1 \). The problem requires calculating the mass of block \( M2 \) given the specified contact force between the blocks.
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The mass of the left block is M1 = 5 kg

The mass of the right block is M2

The horizontal force applied to the left block is F = 10 N

The contact force between the two blocks is Nc = 5 N

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